Fantasy Tip: Carpenter is expected to attempt the field goals and extra points with Cundiff kicking off, but Cundiff could receive a bigger role if Carpenter misses a kick or two. Owners may want to look for other options to use because of the uncertainty in Buffalo.

Buffalo Bills PK Dan Carpenter (knee) had a left knee injury last week, but head coach Rex Ryan said Carpenter is fine. PK Billy Cundiff was signed, and Ryan said "we'll see how it goes this week" when asked who will handle field goals.

Fantasy Tip: Avoid this situation altogether this week, but the winner of the battle could be a one-week play in the near future.

Fantasy Tip: Parkey may not be able to play in Week 4 against the Washington Redskins, so the team may have to sign another kicker. Owners probably should avoid whoever the kicker is for the Eagles since their offense has struggled.

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent PK Garrett Hartley (Saints) Saturday, Dec. 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived PK Billy Cundiff (knee) after the two sides reached an injury settlement.

Fantasy Tip: This will be the first time Hartley will play in a game this season, so owners may want to look for a better option to use at kicker.

Cleveland Browns PK Billy Cundiff missed a field goal Sunday, Dec. 7, in a 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and that means the Browns might look for another kicker to finish out the season. "It's obviously concerning," said Browns head coach Mike Pettine. "We get field goal attempts, we get a chance to put points on the board against a good team and you've got to be able to convert."

Fantasy Tip: If you have other options, take advantage of them and either stash Cundiff on the bench or release him outright. The Browns have a shot at a postseason spot, and they are not likely to place faith in a kicker that misses key opportunities.

Cleveland Browns PK Billy Cundiff booted a game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He finished with four field goals and a pair of extra points. It was his 10th career game-winning field goal, and second this season.

Fantasy Tip: Cundiff gave FantasyScore owners quite the return on anyone who chose to start him Sunday. The Browns offense has been pretty effective, making him a decent value most weeks.

Cleveland Browns LBs Jabaal Sheard (knee) and Quentin Groves (ankle) and DE Billy Winn (quadriceps) aren't expected to play in Week 5. Sheard and Winn didn't practice Tuesday, Oct. 1, while Groves rode a stationary bike on the side. PK Billy Cundiff (thigh) is also dealing with a thigh strain, and his status for the game Thursday, Oct. 3, is up in the air.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team could decide whether PK David Akers or PK Billy Cundiff will kick in the Divisional Round playoff game by the end of the week but there is no official timetable for a decision. "We'll practice Thursday, Friday and then we'll see if a decision is made after that," Harbaugh said. "Or if it goes into Monday, Tuesday or after. But there's no definite timeline on it."

Fantasy Tip: Gostkowski has converted seven straight field goals, and 17-of-20 on the season, so it is unlikely he is in danger of losing his job to one of these retreads. He remains a reliable fantasy kicker going forward.

Washington Redskins PK Billy Cundiff's struggles continued in Week 5 as he missed a 31-yard field goal for a second consecutive week. Head coach Mike Shanahan said after the game that he didn't know what the team would do about their kicking position. Shanahan was going to wait until Monday, Oct. 8, to make a decision. "I'm disappointed, especially when it's a chip shot in there," Shanahan said. "What was it, the 13-yard line? Something in that range. That's always disappointing when you have a chance to get a little momentum going, especially at that time of the game."